REYNARD
Reynard
Reynard is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The name is derived from the Old French personal name "Reinard", which in turn is based on the Germanic name "Raginhard". The Germanic elements "ragin" meaning 'advice' or 'counsel' and "hard" meaning 'brave' or 'strong' give the name Reynard the meaning of 'brave counsel'.
The surname Reynard is believed to have been introduced to Britain following the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is thought to have been brought by individuals of Norman or French ancestry who settled in England during the medieval period. The name has since spread throughout the British Isles, with bearers of the surname found in various regions.
Notable individuals with the surname Reynard have made contributions in diverse fields such as literature, art, politics, and more. The surname has retained its popularity in modern times, with descendants of the original bearers continuing to carry the name.
In heraldry, the surname Reynard may be associated with specific coats of arms and crests, reflecting the family's heritage and achievements. The prevalence of the Reynard surname in British history underscores its significance in the country's cultural and genealogical landscape.
There are approximately 920 people named Reynard in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,865th most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Reynard.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Stephen
Female
- Brenda
- Catherine
- Claire
- Dorothy
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Jean
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Reinard
- Reynoldson
- Renny
- Reynold
- Rennison
- Rennie
- Reynolds
- Ranard
- Raynard
- Raynaud
- Raynerd
- Rannard
- Renyard
- Reynar
- Rainert
- Ranyard
- Raynar
- Regnard
- Regnart
- Reinardy
- Reinart
- Reinartz
- Reinarz
- Reinaud
- Reinert
- Reinhard
- Reinhards
- Reinyard
- Renard
- Renardson
- Renaud
- Renaudeau
- Renaudie
- Renhard
- Rennard
- Rennards
- Rennardson
- Rennert
- Rennort
- Renouard
- Reunert
- Reyna
- Reynaert
- Reynardson
- Reynaud
- Reyner
- Reynier
- Reynor
- Rinard
- Rinnard
- Ruinard
- Rynard
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.